NHTSA Recall 13V289000: Exterior lighting
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,242 vehicles. It affects 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N42 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 2, 2013 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Safety risk
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.